Introduction to Heat Transfer
Introduction to Heat Transfer
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ISBN: 9780470501962
Author: Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt, Theodore L. Bergman, Adrienne S. Lavine
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.41P

One-dimensional, steady-state conduction with no energy generation is occurring in a plane wall of constant thermal conductivity.

Chapter 2, Problem 2.41P, One-dimensional, steady-state conduction with no energy generation is occurring in a plane wall of

(a) Is the prescribed temperature distribution possible? Briefly explain your reasoning.

(b) With the temperature at x = 0 and the fluid temperature fixed at T 0 = 0 ° C and T = 20 ° C, respectively, compute and plot the temperature at x = L , T L , as a function of h for 10 h 100 W/m 2 K . Briefly explain your results.

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